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Complete Guide to Our Honeymoon at Walt Disney World | Part 5 of Our Wedding Planning Journey

June 12, 2019 Courtney Carolyn

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I couldn’t wait to marry Scott and I was so excited about so many things to come in our marriage, but one thing I was most looking forward to right away in our marriage was our Disney-moon!! :) I was SUPER excited for our honeymoon in February (which would be 6 months post-wedding) when we’d be traveling to Disney World and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Orlando!!! Throughout our 14-month engagement, I solely focused on planning the wedding and then began planning our honeymoon in the 6 months afterwards. I’m not sure I could have done both at the same time, to be honest, because planning a Disney and Universal Studios vacation is no joke! I had never been to either park before so I learned a LOT along the way! . . .

Belle Isle Boathouse Elopement Shoot, Detroit, MI | Kendall + Kaliq

June 2, 2019 Courtney Carolyn

Kendall + Kaliq were surrounded by some of the most incredible flowers at this intimate affair in Detroit, Michigan. This day was all about creating an intimate, personal experience for the bride and groom where their love for each other could shine! . . .

Classic, Mid-Century Modern Wedding at Weber's in Ann Arbor | Jennifer + Justin

May 30, 2019 Courtney Carolyn

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Jennifer and Justin’s wedding day was the perfect way to start off our 2019 wedding season!! Their celebration took place at Weber’s Boutique Hotel in Ann Arbor and it has some amazing mid-century modern vibes! The MCM structural elements and design were the perfect contrast to this romantic day! . . .

Our Romantic, Lakeside Wedding at Bay Pointe Inn | Part 4 Our Wedding Planning Journey

April 23, 2019 Courtney Carolyn

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Today’s blog is bound to be the one wedding that will always be my absolute favorite; OUR WEDDING!!

I shared these words the day after our wedding which was held on August, 23rd, 2018 at the Bay Pointe Inn, and they are still true to this day 8 months later!!!: “If I had to describe yesterday with one word it would be magical! Everything and everyone was so beautiful and delightful in such a way as it seemed removed from everyday life. . .

The Best of 2018: Weddings

March 26, 2019 Courtney Carolyn

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Before I officially close the 2018 chapter of my business, I wanted to share two blog posts on "The Best of 2018!" I had the honor and the privilege of working with some pretty amazing couples in 2018, and I wanted to share some of my all-time favorites. . .

My 3-Day Las Vegas Bachelorette Trip | Part 3 of Our Wedding Planning Journey

February 3, 2019 Courtney Carolyn

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I think there is something about preparing for your next vacation that makes you reflect on the last trip you took! In two weeks and two days time, Scott and I will be heading out to Florida for our honeymoon (finally!!) and all this excitement has me thinking back on my Bachelorette Trip to Las Vegas, NV last July (how has it already been 7 months since we were here?!).

After a year of wedding planning, I am a firm believer that every bride deserves a fun, relaxing trip with her girls to help them unwind! As a recent bride-to-be myself last year, I went back and forth on either a trip to the city or a trip to the beach, but in the end who can say no to Vegas?!! . . .

Colorful, Tropical Wedding Shoot in Chicago, IL | Anna + Patrick

January 30, 2019 Courtney Carolyn

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It is currently -34 degrees, right now, with the wind chill . . . and that’s why I am SO excited to finally share today’s blog post because it is giving me all the island vibes!!

Question - How do you have your wedding in Chicago, but still incorporate your love of Hawaii?? . . .

Rustic, Whimsical Wedding at Vale Royal Barn, Fenton, MI | Emily + Jordan

December 19, 2018 Courtney Carolyn

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I am so excited to share the images from Emily and Jordan’s amazing wedding day because their whole celebration from their first look to the decor was out of this world gorgeous! Not only are Emily and Jordan just laid-back, funny, and kind, but they are both very adventurous! You see, their wedding day started off with sunshine and clear skies, but shortly after they shared their First Look, some dark clouds rolled in and it started to pour! . . .

Cozy, Fall Engagement at Old Family Farm, Monroe, MI | Sam + Josh

December 6, 2018 Courtney Carolyn

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We spent an evening together exploring Sam’s PaPa’s 100-year old farm in the countryside and these two were the best!! It was the perfect fall day with bright orange and yellow trees and the evening light was golden, glowy, and so romantic. . . .

Natural, Rustic Wedding at The Valley at Frutig Farms| Allie + Jason

November 20, 2018 Courtney Carolyn

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“So you wanna go to a real party?” . . .⠀
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This is Allie and Jason’s wedding day, and they were living out their best Titanic life at their wedding reception! I have never seen a dance floor more energetic or more joyful than Allie and Jason’s!! (Make sure you scroll all the way to the end to see their killer dance moves and some special end of the night magic we created together!) . . .